The Electric Bicycle Company (EBC), a California-based builder of custom e-bikes, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is closing its doors for good.According to Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, EBC reported liabilities of $6.1 million against assets of $953,000. The liquidation marks a sad end for one of the few U.S. companies assembling e-bikes…
What’s at Stake On September 9, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to fast-track a pivotal case—V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump, alongside Learning Resources v. Trump. The court will decide whether former President Trump lawfully used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs. Critics argue the president overstepped, exceeding…
Aventon, one of the largest electric bike brands in the U.S., is pulling back the curtain on how it’s responding to the tariffs impacting the industry. As the trade war set off by the Trump administration continues to disrupt the e-bike market, the company’s actions show how even major players are shifting to keep their…
With a swift signature, new tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China were imposed this morning, set to take effect on February 4, 2025. President Trump stated that these tariffs are designed “to protect Americans,” though most economists warn they will likely lead to higher consumer prices, increased inflation, and a weaker US…
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